The Mediapro Studio has opened a new US/Canada Headquarters office in Los Angeles, and has appointed Juan JC Acosta as the head of operations for this market.
The company, which is the production division of Spain’s Mediapro communications, is pushing to increase production and distribution of English language content, including scripted shows, reality and entertainment programs, document The Los Angeles office of The Mediapro Studio will be the US headquarters. Staff from the Miami and New York offices (which has a production facility in New York) already work at the Los Angeles office. Acosta will be based both in Los Angeles and Miami. He will also oversee the Miami and New York offices in addition to the Los Angeles Office. He was previously president of international networks, streaming, and the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America at Paramount. He also served as ViacomCBS International Studios’ president. The Mediapro Studio has produced English-language content for HBO/Max and BBC. This includes the limited series by Paolo Sorrentino
The Famous Five
as well as
A Perfect Day as well as Hunting Ava Bravo. Laura Fernandez Espeso, CEO of Mediapro Studio, commented on the subject: “Grup Mediapro is primarily focused on expanding into the US across all divisions. Grup Mediapro is in the US since 1998. We want to take this studio even further and establish it at the center of the global audiovisual market. We are welcoming JC Ascosta as head of The Mediapro Studio US/Canada. I’m excited to have JC join us. His brilliant career, broad experience and wide range of skills are the perfect combination for leading our strategy here.” Acosta stated: “The Mediapro Studio’s growth has been exceptional over the past several years. Their success is rooted in the mission and vision that puts content and talent before all else. I was inspired to take on this new role by the vast array of stories and content produced worldwide. Laura’s vision and trusting me to take on this new venture will help The Mediapro Studio to grow in the US/Canada.”––
